Ireland’s Department of Justice has announced that, effective May 12, 2025, nationals of Trinidad and Tobago are now required to obtain a visa before travelling to Ireland. A transit visa is now required if intending to transit through Ireland enroute to another destination.
Nationals of Trinidad and Tobago who made travel plans before May 12, 2025, and can provide evidence of a valid booking and payment for the trip, may be accommodated for emergency travel in the following situations where the scheduled travel is on or before May 31, 2025:
- A critical medical case involving a family member being seriously ill or undergoing medical treatment. Evidence from the relevant medical institution must be provided.
- Visiting for a significant family event, i.e., a birth, wedding, or funeral. Suitable evidence must be provided.
- Taking up a place obtained in a third-level institution on an undergraduate or post-graduate degree course. Evidence must be provided from the relevant institution.
- Taking up employment and holding an Employment Permit for Ireland. Evidence of the permit issued by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment must be provided.
- Travelling for business. Confirmation of the arrangements for the visit from the business in question must be provided.
Persons falling within the above categories are asked to email with the subject line “Visa Required – Emergency Travel Requested.
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